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The transformation of the Offshore Service Vessel has been rapid and dra- matic, with the incorporation of innu-merable safety and quality controlsystems, as well as a push for increasingclean and emission free operations. Fol- low are just a few examples of cutting edge offshore service vessels to recently hit the market. E W SS CNCEP Another example of modern propulsion is that of a new platform supply vessel being built by shipowner Vestland Off- shore, in Norway, for delivery in 2012. For this VS85 vessel the power and propulsion system is based on Wrtsil?s ow oss Concept. It features a trans- formerless design, and its benefits in- clude high redundancy, high efficiency and good system availability and is avail- able for power applications between 5MW and 5MW. It comes in both low and medium voltage versions and has al- ready been installed on some 0 vessels. Wrtsil claims C is an alternative to power distribution systems, comprising higher efficiency, lower weight and vol- ume, and high system redundancy. The basic idea is to reduce and eliminate theneed for supply (pulse) transformers forthe frequency converters, especially those supplying electric propulsion. The elim- ination of transformers saves 2 to in efficiency, and lower electric losses re- sult in improved fuel economy. The in- troduction of the C transformer in the electric distribution system also reduces the overall short circuit current level by 15 to 20. This allow for a system de- sign comprising low voltage components resulting in weight and volume savings, in some cases up to 5 to 0, com- pared to traditional systems with trans-formers.A FWAD ANDN CEW BA randweld Shipyards announced the successful delivery of the first forward landing crew boat design in the region. The 2M vessel features a customied forward bow fender, designed for steady and secure landing into a dedicated off- shore landing structure. Upon swift land- ing, the offshore personnel can directly disembark to the offshore platform. This feature allows for safe, stable and quick embarkation of passengers to the offshore site. The special features of the 2M vessel will create a strong impact in the region by transforming existing means of crew transfer. The vessel design has been adapted to meet modern operational re-quirements which seek faster, safer and more reliable means of operation, there-fore we expect potential orders for this vessel in the near future. said Jamal Abki, randweld eneral Manager. The 2M Mutawa202 was built for Mu- tawa Marine EST and will be chartered to TOTA to support offshore Oil and as operations. The vessel incorporates various commercial benefits such as re- duced operational time. Furthermore, thevessel?s distinctive ability to operate in rough weather will cut down cost re- quired to charter helicopter for crew transfer. Special features of the DOPIN Class design include Speed of over 0 knots tons deck cargo Seaworthiness and ability to operate in unfavorable weather conditions ighly Maneuverable ow noise and vibration 60 degree visibility from wheelhouseExternal FiFI (00m/hr) 6x Crew accommodation Safe enclosure of passengers within bulwark ensures safer embarkation in rough weather. randweld Shipyards has developed into a world renowned shipbuilder of high speed, light weight aluminum ves- sels in the offshore industry. randweld currently oversees the construction of 2 vessels including hybrid seismic support vessels, Anchor andling Tug Supply vessels with DP2 capability, Dive main- tenance and support vessels among oth- ers.NWEAN NENU The offshore construction vessel, Island Intervention, of the S121 design from Ulstein was named. Shipowner Island Offshore has great expectations for the new vessel, which will carry out ad- vanced operations in the Norwegian Sea this autumn. Island Offshore is a leader within light well intervention and managing director of the company, vard Ulstein, said that its entire fleet is currently fully booked Island Intervention will become an FEATURE OFFSHORE SERVICE VESSELSOffshore Service Vessel Innovation Grandwelds Shipyards delivered its first forward looking? crewboat. 44Maritime Reporter & Engineering NewsIsland Intervention will soon be ready for demanding operations in the Norwegian Sea. Zhejiang Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. delivered PX105 to Bourbon Offshore.